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Verhoeven says apology only remedy for Usyk stoppage row
Rico Verhoeven says an apology is the only remedy for the disputed stoppage in his bout with Oleksandr Usyk, telling BBC Sport he cannot demand more.
Sheeraz explains brutal stoppage after sensing Begic negativity
Hamzah Sheeraz said he spotted Alem Begic turning negative after the first punch landed, then walked him down to secure the WBO super-middleweight title stoppage.
BBC Sport's Born to Brawl series features Pimblett, Shields, Eubank Jr
BBC Sport's documentary series gives a rare glimpse into the lives of fighters including Paddy Pimblett, Claressa Shields and Chris Eubank Jr at pivotal career moments.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven preview: Heavyweight mismatch
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday in a bout BoxingScene's preview calls a mismatch despite the spectacular venue.
Sheeraz explains quick WBO super-middleweight win over Begic
Hamzah Sheeraz says his WBO super-middleweight win over Alem Begic was about landing early and walking down a negative opponent until the finish came.
Peter Fury a 'one-of-a-kind' heavyweight specialist, says Harris
Matty Harris credits trainer Peter Fury's heavyweight expertise after five straight wins since joining the Congleton gym in 2023, including a career-best KO in February.
Verhoeven questions open-scoring cards from Usyk fight
Rico Verhoeven told Sherdog he believed he was ahead 3-1 when open scoring showed the judges had his fight with Oleksandr Usyk level after four rounds.
Verhoeven: Usyk will feel my natural 20-kilo weight advantage
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel his natural weight advantage and kickboxing movement when they meet. The Dutchman weighs 123 kg.
Usyk-Verhoeven Preview: Why the Pyramids Can't Save This Mismatch
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza today in what BoxingScene calls a mismatch no setting can redeem.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven: Preview and prediction
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza on Friday in what Boxing Scene calls a mismatch. The unbeaten heavyweight champion is expected to stop his opponent.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven: Ukrainian stops kickboxer
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in a fight BoxingScene calls a mismatch — Usyk by stoppage.
Sheeraz spotted Begic negativity early in WBO title win
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch landed in their WBO super-middleweight title fight, forcing a stoppage finish.
Usyk warns fans not to underestimate Verhoeven challenge
Oleksandr Usyk says he is not taking his upcoming fight against Rico Verhoeven lightly, calling him a legitimate threat rather than easy money.
Agit Kabayel demands Usyk fight after WBC sanctions Verhoeven bout
WBC interim heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel says he should face Oleksandr Usyk next after the sanctioning body approved a defense against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven.
Sheeraz walked down Begic after early punch landed
Hamzah Sheeraz says he walked down Alem Begic after landing the first punch in his world title victory. The light middleweight told BBC Sport his opponent turned negative.
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven preview: Mismatch in the desert
Oleksandr Usyk faces kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza today in a bout BoxingScene calls a "significant mismatch" despite the spectacular venue.
Verhoeven banks on kickboxing style and size for Usyk clash
Rico Verhoeven says his kickboxing stance and 20-kilo weight edge will pose fresh problems for Oleksandr Usyk when they fight at heavyweight.
Andy Lee becomes world champion trainer with Hamzah Sheeraz win
Former middleweight titlist Andy Lee crowned his first world champion as a trainer when Hamzah Sheeraz stopped Alem Begic in two rounds at the Pyramids in Egypt.
Canelo Alvarez tells Sheeraz and Iglesias to fight each other first
Canelo wants WBO and IBF super middleweight champions Hamzah Sheeraz and Osleys Iglesias to face each other before earning a shot at him. He returns Sept. 12 against Christian Mbilli.
Tyson Fury calls for August 1 return in Dublin
Tyson Fury has announced he wants to fight on August 1 in Dublin. The heavyweight told BoxingScene he is targeting a summer return to the ring in Ireland.